Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Moon Rising Photography

5.0

Medfield, MA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am a New England Elopement photographer. As a hopeless romantic, moments of deep connection are my oxygen and I am made of the feels. I live for the unconventional. I will be so much more than your wedding photographer, I will be your guide, your biggest fan, and the curator of your love story— I will also be the one tearing up from behind my lens as I listen to your vows. Wanderlust runs through my veins, I have made it my life’s mission to let every place I have ever been touch my heart and change the way I see the world. There is no adventure too wild or out there, the world is our oyster.

Danielle is amazing. Not only did she take stunning photos of the day but she is so kind and fun to work with that the day itself was better because she was a part of it. Stop looking for other photographers. Moon Rising is the best there is.
Meg & D., a year ago
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Corah B Photography

5.0

Ankeny, IA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm a 20 something lover of all things love- as cliche as it is- it's the truth. I'm wildly in love with my other half and have grown a glorious marriage with two beautifully broken people. That is one of my favorite things about wedding days, seeing the two become one and watching your lives and loves to grow into beautiful families for years to come! My priority as your wedding photographer is knowing you. With facetime calls, coffee dates, we deep dive into your story, priorities of your wedding day, and ultimately the vibe you want with your day and photos. As someone in a messy, beautiful marriage, I want to be a part of that with you.

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Corah is incredibly talented and an absolute gem. She creates a comfortable environment to capture genuine moments that tell your story. We love her style- she photographed and delivered stunning engagement and wedding photos we will cherish for a lifetime!! Things we especially loved about working with Corah: Her energy and support day of wedding End product of stunning photos Timeliness Professionalism Communication
Clare D., 2 years ago
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The Double Shot Project

5.0

Beaverton, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

We are a husband and wife photo/video team based on the West Coast. We travel worldwide and document your love in a candid, nostalgic, journalistic style. Whether it's a high-scale wedding in the city or an intimate elopement in the desert - we are here to capture your story in an authentic and beautiful way! We believe in building genuine connections and friendships with our couples because that trust shows through in the photographs and films we create together. What's most important to us is preserving your memories in a way that you remember what it felt like in that moment.

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My wife & I highly recommend working with The Double Shot Project for your Engagement & Wedding photos! Spencer & Coral are incredible & so fun to work with!! They were made to do this! Their vision & ability to capture the moments & create an atmosphere unique to each couple is beyond what we could have even imagined. They were in constant contact & available for all of our questions before our big day. If you’ve come across them on your search for photographers, look no further. Guaranteed you will not be disappointed. Thank you Coral & Spencer for helping Lauren & I to relive our day in such stunning detail. You are THE BEST!!!
Cory & L., 2 years ago
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Christina Aleza Photography

5.0

Cape Coral, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am a self taught photographer and a full time registered nurse. When I’m not in my scrubs, I love gardening, photography, and spending time with my family. My favorite thing about being a photographer is helping others see how beautiful they are while capturing their authentic self.

Christina was absolutely amazing and hands down the best photographer I’ve ever worked with.
Nick Bongi, a month ago
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We Do Weddings

5.0

Tempe, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Welcome to "We Do Weddings," where love meets artistry, and moments are forever preserved. We're Jared and Quinn, not just business partners, but a couple who share a deep passion for capturing the most cherished memories of your special day. Our journey into the world of wedding photography and videography began as a shared dream—a dream that brought together our love for storytelling, our appreciation for timeless elegance, and our fascination with the candid, unscripted moments that make every love story unique.

We had our engagement photos taken by We Do Weddings and had a great experience. My wife and I weren't set on a good location, but Jared and Quinn had a couple of suggestions and Freestone Park turned out perfect. They also arrived early and had a couple spots in mind to shoot at, which I really appreciated since it was a warm day and that expedited the process. The shoot was casual and surprisingly fun. They worked quickly but we never felt rushed. They gave great direction (including some pictures of what they were looking for at times) which turned out great. We just got the photos back and my wife and I were blown away. They turned out beautifully and we are so happy with them. The entire experience was a joy and the end result was exactly what we were hoping for.
Jessy & B., 9 months ago
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Ria Georgia

5.0

Santa Ana, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Ria, but my friends call me Ri. I'm a Southern California based photographer traveling worldwide for weddings, elopements & love. There's nothing that makes me happier than making other people feel fucking GREAT about themselves. I care about eternalizing your story, no matter your race, gender, sexuality or body type — i’m here for you.

If you are looking for a photographer, you need to hire Ria ASAP! As a planner, I've seen Ria in action throughout all the stages of planning and she helps guide her clients every step of the way. Not only will she help nail down the perfect engagement shoot location, but she helps plan out your photo timeline for the wedding day to make sure she captures all those dreamy romantic details! Her work absolutely speaks for itself, but she's able to capture the shot every time because she puts her clients at ease and helps bring out the intimacy between them in a way that translates to the perfect photo. Ria is an absolute gem and I can't recommend her enough!
Jessica - AEP, 2 years ago
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Nexum Photography LLC

5.0

Saint Cloud, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi! I’m Gabriela, but you can call me Gaby! I’ve been a photographer and storyteller for more than seven years. It’s something I’ve always been passionate about… Creating Art. I know love, I know how deep it is and I can see the undeniable connection between two people. I’ve always believed we all should love WITHOUT FEAR. I want my photography to be a storytelling, natural, authentic, and timeless piece of art that reflects what’s truly there. To make love transcend the screen and make people feel it, because… Love has NO BOUNDARIES.

Gabriela stepped in last minute for our wedding and she was the absolute best photographer we could have hoped for. She is super personable and got along great with our guests while still being incredibly professional. She came with all of the right equipment and gear to get the best quality photos as our outdoor gardens wedding progressed from afternoon, sunset, to night lighting. She also worked quickly and efficiently to get all of the shots we wanted in a short time - she even photographed our venue, wedding rings, and garments in tasteful ways without us having to put any thought or stress into it. She really listened to our preferences and made us feel comfortable while taking photos that might otherwise feel awkward to pose for. She also had a great talent for candid photos and capturing the fun of the night with all of the guests. Her editing was very natural and completely matched the style that we were hoping for. We 100% recommend Gabriela as she is an excellent photographer and great to work with!
Celina & S., a year ago
Teri Ziegler Photography

5.0

Onalaska, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi friends!! Im Teri, a full time photographer located out of La Crosse, Wi. In my free time I LOVEE to travel, walk my dog, hangout with friends, and watch Netflix! I've had a passion for photography since I was 14 years old and then started my business when I was 18! I absolutely love capturing love!!

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Teri Ziegler Photography was easily the best choice we made throughout our wedding planning. Immediately upon booking, Teri made us feel special. Our engagement session was beautiful, flawlessly executed and so much fun! Then Teri helped us create a seamless schedule for our wedding day and wow…. She made our day even more special than we could have ever imagined. She captured our love perfectly and made us feel like we were in a movie! We cannot recommend Teri enough. She is professional, communicative , prompt, talented, fun, creative and the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet!!
MacKenzy and J., 8 months ago
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Nadia & Gunnar

5.0

Fullerton, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

We are Nadia & Gunnar. We love being outside. We met during our early years in college on our school swim team and had a few photography classes together. It was through our mutual love of photography that we started dating.  Fast forward 9 years we are now married!!!   We are both passionate with two diverse backgrounds: Nadia in fine art and Gunnar in journalism/documentary film making. When it comes to shooting we feel we are blessed to be able to pursue what we love together. We are all about what’s real; capturing life’s small (and large!) moments.

Nadia and Gunnar are so lovely to work with. Not only did I end up with images I will love forever but they made me feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. They are professional and well seasoned. Their eye is incredible and I look forward to working with them again in the future!
Meredith, 3 years ago
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His Light & Co. LLC.

5.0

Pompano Beach, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi, we’re Chris and Audrey! A husband and wife photographer-videographer duo located in sunny Pompano Beach, South Florida who loves to travel the world. His Light & Co. was first born out of a desire to share God's love with couples as they begin a new chapter of life together. But shortly after opening our doors, we also developed a deep passion for capturing wedding films and images that are as unique as our couples’ love stories.

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Oh where do I even start, Chris is an absolutely AMAZING photographer, but that is not why you should book him. Him and his team are FULL of absolutely amazing human beings who want nothing more than perfection and happiness on your big day! I can attest to this as Chris became my photographer, DJ, and coordinator day of my wedding. Everyone at my wedding gave Chris amazing reviews and LOVED his vibe and energy. Chris and his team will go ABOVE & BEYOND for you and your family! I cannot say enough good things about why he should be part of your biggest moments and plus his photographs speak for themselves!!
Kaitlyn L., 2 years ago
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RachelMB Photography

5.0

Bonney Lake, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey there, thanks for stopping in! I'm Rachel, I was raised in a little farm town in the southeast corner of Washington. My family moved over to the Seattle area just after grade school and I graduated Auburn Riverside High School in 2008. I met my partner and we have built an amazing life in the foothills of Mount Rainier.

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I am so surprised how easily Rachel makes you feel comfortable and confident in front of a camera. She knows just how to get you present and in the moment of any emotion you are looking to capture. Her diversity within angles and shots is amazing and she intelligently creative. Rachel is a great listener and takes everything you are envisioning into account while also taking control and weeding out any awkwardness you may feel while in front of a camera. Overall we have had several shoots with her. An engagement shoot with my high school sweet heart, she captured our excitement over the purchase of our converted sprinter van AND shot the inside and outside of the van, capturing its beauty and a professional business photo when I got into Real Estate. We love RachelMB Photography!
Jason and K., 2 years ago
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Weddings by XO Photography

5.0

Mesa, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Turning moments into memories. I’d love to capture the details of your special day. We can completely customize a package to fit your budget and still give you a beautiful gallery of images to look back on for years to come. Additional photographers can be added for additional charge. Photos can be viewed on an online gallery and delivered to you via USB with print rights.

Easy to work alongside. Beautiful photos. Worked with several times in the past.
Chef, a year ago
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Light Sky Photography

5.0

Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I’m Erika and I am a self-taught photographer, hiker enthusiast, travel lover and proud dog mama! I started my photography journey at 18 years old. I always loved art, but I never thought this newfound love would lead me down an exciting path where I get to do what I love for a living. Thanks to the trust that my clients put in me, I get to do what I do best — and that’s create.

Erika is wonderful! We are both shy and she made us feel comfortable the entire time, she has the craziest most creative ideas for her pictures and she doesn’t care if she has to go in the woods to get the perfect shot. We highly recommend Light Sky Photography and we will definitely hire Erika again ❤️ Like
Michelle, 4 years ago
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Anthony Simmons Photos, LLC

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Welcome to my photography world! I'm Anthony Simmons, a passionate photographer capturing life's cherished moments. Originally from New Jersey, I now reside in sunny Florida. With 15 years of experience, I love freezing raw emotions and unique stories in portraits and weddings. Let's create art that reflects your essence. Trust and client relationships are vital to me, ensuring exceptional photographs that exceed expectations. Whether it's heartfelt portraits or your magical wedding, I'd be honored to be part of your story. Contact me, and let's embark on this incredible journey! Willing to travel!

Anthony is always a pleasure to work with. He’s patient and communicates a lot prior to the day of a session in order to get a good reference of the vision of the photos.
Marcia and B., a year ago
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Val Photo Co

5.0

Hillsboro, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Whether you landed on this page to hire a wedding photographer, or a couples photographer to craft a story that documents your relationship, I'm your person. I put so much love into every session from couple’s portraits to full-day weddings and Destination wedding weekends. I pour a little bit of myself into every piece of art I make and I can't wait to learn who you are, and what moves you.

Val Photo Co is your go to photo BFF! Val's way of putting her clients at ease is unmatched, she will blend in with your family & friends flawlessly, and become your new friend along the way. And this is all before you get your finished product which will blow. your. mind. Her photo are pure art and she captures the true emotions and feelings of your day. Val also takes super cool film photos which make for a fun nostalgic touch to remember your wedding! Hiring Val will ensure that your big day will be captured with vibrant images to remember fondly for many years to come.
Copper Blossom Events, 4 months ago
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Overland Elopements

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

There are many reasons couples choose not to have a “traditional” wedding, and the beauty is that you can make it anything you want it to be – and that’s also why I care so deeply about making sure every couple I work with knows that their day is important, beautiful, and deserves to be captured so you can look back on every detail. Hi! My name is Anna– I am an elopement and wedding photographer helping adventurous couples say “I do” on their own terms from coast to coast.

I cannot say enough good things about Anna and Trevor. They were, without a doubt, our best vendor. From the planning process through our wedding day(s), they continued to go above and beyond. They even provided our final photos way earlier than expected! Throughout our planning process, Anna was readily available for a call to talk through our latest ceremony location ideas, and they were SUPER flexible with our idea for a two day elopement family ceremony. They helped us select locations for both a longer, more private ceremony session and the PERFECT location that could accommodate our large, immediate families for our legal ceremony. Anna and Trevor have excellent knowledge of local permit requirements for backcountry locations (and who to contact to get approval). They even did some google-earth research to figure out lighting for one of the less traveled (non- All-Trails) locations we were considering for our private ceremony. Our planning calls felt more like planning a backpacking trip with friends, rather than going over picture logistics for our wedding, haha. The week of our wedding, Anna was super communicative, and we met for the first time at a trailhead at 3am. Anna and Trevor braved the early morning and hiked 8 miles with us that morning into the most beautiful alpine meadow that we had all to ourselves. We weren't sure how we'd feel spilling our deepest feelings to each other while gazing at the north cascades, but Anna and Trevor were super chill throughout the whole morning hike / private vow session and made us feel comfortable being ourselves in our favorite place. On our wedding day, we had some unfortunate delays due to some hair and makeup issues, but Anna and Trevor were able to go with the flow and accommodate our morning itinerary. They captured our ceremony, family portraits (which were mind-blowingly efficient!), and cocktail hour photos so perfectly. I cant say enough about the quality of the photos, on top of the entire amazing process. The first several scrolls through our gallery brought me to tears because of how perfectly they captured our emotions over our wedding days. I love the little candid moments and how you can feel the love through the photos. It's taken me 2 months to actually start order prints because I can't decide which ones I like the most! 10 / 10 recommend Overland Elopements - I'd get married a second time just to have them on our team again :)
Ashleigh F., 8 months ago
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Illuminate Photography

5.0

Honolulu, HI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

My favorite part about my job is helping my couples get exactly what they want from their wedding documentation. I specialize in digital and analog film and love to document the real moments and make you feel comfortable in the process. It is the small glances and simple moments where the memories often get blurry, so let me watch your day unfold and work with you to create a gallery full of memories.

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Lindsay was fantastic to work with! She not only helped with photography, but she kindly sent us recommendations for our other vendors as well. She’s also very knowledgeable of gorgeous locations on the island. Highly recommend her!
Anna and J., a year ago
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Double Coast

5.0

Blaine, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm Sandra. I’m drawn to photos that trigger a memory. I’m constantly trying to create work that takes you back to the most beautiful moments of your life - big or small. Photos that remind you how little they were. How handsome he looked. How perfect the sun felt and how warm those cuddles were. I want to help you remember how it all felt.

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Finding someone to capture your big day is one of the toughest things to do. When I met Sandra, I knew she would embrace every real detail of our wedding, and truly bring out the best in us. She did all of that and more, and we’ve been so thankful to have such beautiful photos to look back on. She doesn’t just take photos, she takes photos of who we are as people, and highlights on our inner beauty. Sandra is professional, kind, and very down to earth (which can be so important to nervous brides!) I’ll definitely be going to her future photography needs, and can’t recommend her work enough.
Callie H., 3 years ago
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Parker Photography

5.0

Wadsworth, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I believe you can't stand behind your business unless you can say you fully understand it – and 24 years of marriage is proof that I KNOW LOVE. I set out to capture the essence of love when I started Parker Photography in 2018. I have been married to my best friend for the last 24 years, and people who meet us swear we are newlyweds. We still act like lovestruck teenagers with each other, that same feeling we get from every newly engaged couple that we meet. We know where our couples are coming from and what they hope to capture in their engagement sessions and on their wedding day, and we make it effortless for them to achieve their goals.

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Deb and her team did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding pictures in April 2021. The pictures are so beautiful and did a great job of capturing our day. She got the pictures back to us so quick too! Our friends and family have not stopped texting us raving about how nice the pictures came out! Would recommend Parker Photography to anyone.
Breanna E., 3 years ago
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Juniper and Co Photo

5.0

Peoria, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Heyyyyy! I'm Amber Kirchner, a Phoenix based wedding photographer for couples who want fun and authentic wedding photography. I believe in marrying your best friend, laughing until you cry, and capturing the genuine moments of your wedding day. I am there to be a partner in the planning process, get pumped about the personal touches of your day, and help you feel relaxed and natural in front of the camera. When I am not making magic with rad couples, I can usually be found hanging out with my husband (and bff), Josh, and our little one, Juniper, getting my boots dirty, or snuggling with my pups.

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Amber and her team are an absolute dream to work with. As a planner I need to know that the people I work with are dependable, capable, flexible and communicate extremely well. Amber has all these down and then some. She is 100% a team player and also is always on the lookout for those unique, special moments that just make a wedding. The wedding we worked together, we shut up our clients in a private room and they had an amazing, intimate dance just them and Amber. The images from that are some of mine and the clients favorites.
Brandy Blackford, 4 years ago
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Sydney Shepherd Photo

5.0

Marietta, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey girl hey! I'm a destination wedding and elopement photographer that's based in Atlanta, GA! I'm a 23 year old dog mom to my boy, Gunner, an avid gluten-free baker, and New Girl & Jane The Virgin fanatic. I picked up a camera during college and never looked back. Now, I've been a full-time wedding and elopement photographer since 2019. I am obsessed with weddings and genuinely love every day I've gotten to be a part of. I shoot my couple's weddings and elopements all over the world, living my dream!

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Sydney was so so easy to work with and so fun!! She exceeded expectations and went above and beyond for the couple. She worked well with me as a planner and I would definitely work with her again and recommend her to my clients :)
Langley Ever After, a year ago
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Hannah Hotchkiss Photo

5.0

Spokane, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I’m a photographer based in Spokane, WA and I'm all about capturing good times & genuine love w/rad people. “LIVE TO CREATE” is my life motto. I’m the loud introvert, with wild brown hair, who while taking your photo will squeal and freak out behind the camera because of how cute y’all are! I’m an avid cleaner and firm believer of a to-do list. I have a deep love for adventure in the outdoors. I try to spend my days mountain biking, skiing, and hiking! Don’t let that fool you tho, I also get down HARD with the Kardashians, keep up with my own 20-step skincare routine, and am a total homebody. Life’s about balance, right?!

Awarded Best of Zola
Hannah is the definition of professional and fun! She is incredibly easy to chat with and will listen to any concerns or questions you have. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and will guide you with poses and prompts that don't make you feel stiff. Sometimes you forget you're even in the middle of a photoshoot. Her final work is a masterpiece as well, the colors are always just how you remembered them but somehow so much better and her editing is timeless so when you look back in 40 years you'll still love them as much as you did the first time you saw them. Do yourself a favor and hire Hannah!
Abby Nisbet, 2 years ago
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Darian Shantay Photography

5.0

Corona, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm Darian. Wedding, Engagement and Boudoir photographer based in Southern California. I specialize in Wedding and Engagements. When i'm not shooting a wedding you will find me in my Boudoir Studio with future brides creating beautiful photos for their soon to be husbands!

Awarded Best of Zola
Darian is the most talented photographer I've ever seen, she's also very kind and lovely.
Herbert, 4 years ago
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Kyle Szeto Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi I'm Kyle, a Chicago based wedding photographer. I am a romantic at heart and a sucker for a love stories. I strive to get to understand my couples and create images that represent them as authentically as possible.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kyle is absolutely wonderful and he was great to work with from start to finish! He is so thoughtful and reached out to us when he was traveling to the west coast to take the time to meet us in person and take some really special engagement pictures. Kyle was so organized and gave clear responses to all of our questions throughout wedding planning and helped us come up with a great timeline. On the day of our wedding, he was a great presence to have around- so calming and organized to capture each special moment. He returned a sneak peak and then our full album so quickly and we loved it all so much! He captured everything from our love for each other and the city of Chicago, our wonderful family and friends, and all the small special details as well. All of his photos came out so beautiful and will be cherished forever. I highly recommend Kyle!
Alyssa S., a year ago
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AR Treasures Photography

5.0

Rocky River, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi :) I have a background in social work so am used to walking into all kinds of situations and interacting with all sorts of people. I now have my dream job as a wedding photographer where I get to capture people's very best moments!!! Not only do I love capturing those candid moments but I also enjoy guiding loved ones through interacting together to come up with more natural moments to capture actual good times! To help the day run as smoothly as possible we also send out a wedding photography survey going over times and shot details to make sure we are on the same page ahead of time, with wanted poses on this list as well.

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We provided music at a wedding with Rachel & Andy earlier this year and they are absolutely amazing to work with! Very professional and great at what they do! They make sure things are planned, executed, and photographed flawlessly! Highly recommend. - Erie DJ Company
Erie DJ Company, 2 years ago
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Madison Leigh Photography

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Madison Leigh Photography was created in 2020, the mist of a pandemic. For two years they worked hard to create their business, capturing love stories all over! They thrive on connections and their goal is to capture candid moments and authentic emotions. They want to make sure they your love story is captured through every walk of life. Madison Leigh Photography works with couples to ensure that each part of their Wedding day and the Wedding Process is captured to showcase the couple and their love beautifully.

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As an industry professional, I am so thankful to have worked with Madison! Not only is she incredibly professional, she is great to work with. Her work is beautiful as well - loved working with her.
Faithful Photographie, 2 years ago
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DeGroot Film Co.

5.0

Waukesha, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

WE ARE KATIE & DEVIN. We're in love & we shoot other people in love. It's hard to call just one place home. We're born and raised in Wisconsin, but there are pieces of our hearts in both Colorado and California, the two places where we have traveled the most together. We specialize in couples who are madly in love and who have a sense of humor. We prefer to tell your story, rather than make another generic love story. We want to capture raw emotions. We want you to giggle and we want you to dance.

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If you are looking for a photographer/videographer for any event, Degroot Film Co are your people! Katie and Devin surpassed all of expectations and completely blew us away with their work. They took our vision and created a masterpiece. Our engagement and wedding photos are something we will cherish the rest of our lives and cannot wait to work with them for future life events
Samantha S., 8 months ago
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Sara Bishop Photography

5.0

Phoenix, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

We offer colorful, modern + movement based photography for bold couples who are unapologetically themselves + ready to celebrate! We value inclusivity, body positivity, and women fiercely supporting women + it is our mission to create an experience for our clients where they feel seen, welcomed, accepted + celebrated for everything that they are. We hope you choose to #CelebrateWithBish

Sara made our wedding day incredible. She took care of the little details I knew I would want to look back on years from our wedding and captured our love so perfectly. Her personality is so fun and easy going, which made me not stress at all on the day of our wedding. As a bride, she made me feel comfortable and beautiful, like a friend would. I can’t imagine having anyone else photograph one of the biggest days of our lives and I’m forever thankful for the memories she captured for us. She is a true kween, the one and only, the Bish!
Kayla and R., 3 years ago
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Aryk Copley Photography

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Welcome! My name is Aryk, I’m a self-taught artist who built my skills from the ground up. My experience in photojournalism and street photography combined with my love of fine art are the foundation of my style. My approach to weddings is that of a documentarian and a witness. My couples are folks who value quality and intimacy, and want their wedding day illustrated with a unique album filled with artful candids, punctuated by breathtaking fine art portraiture.

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Aryk was friendly and responsive. We had an engagement shoot with him and our dogs, and he was wonderful! On the day of our wedding he showed up with a wonderful presence and put us at ease. We gave him a shot list of family photos and he executed it perfectly. He captured all of the important moments both planned and impromptu. He even taught us how to pin a boutonniere when it proved more complicated than we had expected. Our wedding photos are absolutely incredibly and we will cherish them for the rest of our lives. We cannot recommend Aryk enough!
Mirandi, 7 months ago
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Alyssa Simpson Photos

5.0

Rogers, AR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey there, thanks for dropping by! I’m Alyssa, the girl behind the camera. I'm a Northwest Arkansas native with a love of the Ozarks and all things local. I’m a University of Arkansas alumni, with an education in real estate finance and marketing. Outside of photography, you'll find me at the gym, out on walks, golfing, hanging with friends, enjoying NWA events, or hanging out in a coffee shop! I love fitness, yoga, health, being outdoors, traveling, concerts, exploring, and just enjoying life!

I cannot rave enough about Alyssa. Her attention to detail and professionalism as a photographer is top notch. After one meeting with her I knew I had to have her shoot our wedding. She really takes the time to get to know couples prior to the wedding day. It made everything go so smoothly and I was not the least bit nervous in front of a camera. After seeing our sneak peeks and engagement gallery I know that her images will be something we will love and cherish forever. She is an incredible person to work with and I know she will be our go to for any photography needs in the future.
Alex, 6 months ago
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Rebecca y Las Otras

5.0

South Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am a documentary wedding photographer -- I'm all about capturing real moments. In my photographs, I’m always shooting with an eye for color, light, and dynamic shadows. I integrate these technical aspects with my background in film, literature and storytelling so with every wedding, I create a series of documentary photos that recreates the authentic narrative of a day. I’m always chasing the candid, the emotional, even the un-noticed everyday details; things that make you do a double take, little moments that make your heart swell.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rebecca was awesome beyond words and we highly recommend her. Our wedding was non-traditional and posed some unique challenges. We threw a backyard Halloween party and surprised our guests by exchanging vows at midnight. To go along with the surprise and remain incognito, Rebecca showed up in costume as an old-timey reporter with a "PRESS" marker tucked in her hatband. She pulled the ruse off flawlessly, blending in and chatting effortlessly with our friends so that she could capture those perfectly candid and special moments throughout the night. No one appeared camera shy, no one looked awkward or directed, every last portrait was of a cherished friend at their joyous best. We had been initially concerned about our lighting conditions since the event was outdoors and at night. We couldn't go too overboard with party lights, nor did we want our photographer to be milling through the crowd with a bright flash. Rebecca laid our concerns to rest well before the event, and her expertise with low-light shooting is on display in our gallery. The photos were absolutely stunning. Some of our favorites were the amazingly touching and genuine reactions of surprise when we revealed we were getting married. We could not be happier or have asked for a better photographer experience. We'll cherish these beautiful mementos for the rest of our lives and we cannot recommend Rebecca y las otras enough.
K and E., 2 years ago
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Lori Mae Artistry

5.0

Menifee, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey there! I'm Lori, your go-to wedding photographer extraordinaire in sunny Southern California. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in capturing vibrant, bold moments infused with raw emotion. I thrive on kick-ass clients like you who trust me to run wild with creativity. Let's embark on this wild, wonderful journey together—creating vibrant snapshots of your love story, one moment at a time. Let's chat and create some magic together!

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We originally hired another photographer, but she was no longer available for our wedding, but she helped us find Lori. I am so grateful for this! Lori was amazing for both our Engagement Session and Wedding! She did an amazing job with the photos and lighting, and carried out our vision. Communication was great, and she delivered the photos in a timely matter. The second photographer was amazing as well! I will definitely book Lori again for future photo sessions.
Kirsten and D., 2 months ago
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Hilary Eyestone Photography

5.0

Gorham, ME
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hello! Hi! It's so nice to meet you. My name is Hilary! I am a Professional Photographer and Super 8 Videographer based in Southern Maine specializing in Elopements, Weddings, Families, Lifestyles, and more. After attending college in Boston for photography, I found myself shooting weddings for friends and have built my casual endeavor into a beautiful, fun business. Since then, I have expanded into Super 8 and film photography focusing on commercial and lifestyle family sessions.

Hilary has a way of quietly capturing the magic in the milestones and the ordinary moments - at weddings and beyond. Every single photo she delivers tells a story of its own, and every time I look back through our images, I notice something new. It's a beautiful thing to witness an artist in action, and to frame her work on your wall later. I recommend Hilary to everyone! For documenting all of life's big stuff and everything in between.
Mary + B., 3 years ago
MonroePhoto

5.0

Beaverton, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Husband and wife photography duet. We are "SONY Professional" photographers that specialize in weddings, portrait/family, cosplay and pinup photography. We have 20 years+ experience in photography and 6+ years capturing PNW weddings and beyond side by side.

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Monroe Photo are flexible ad easy to work with. They capture the special moments you will want to cherish forever!
Heavenly Bridal Boutique, 2 years ago
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Becka Payauys Photography

5.0

Crystal Lake, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi! I’m Becka, my husband, Aaron and I are traveling wedding and elopement photographers based in Northern Illinois! We love spending time with people, being outdoors, and we are always down for good conversation!

Awarded Best of Zola
I would recommend Becka to anyone and everyone! She did our engagement and our wedding! She doesn’t make you feel like your photos are just poses, but she turns your photo session into an experience and just a fun time and she captures true emotion! (Not only posed). When I look back on our wedding photos I can remember how I felt in each photo. She’s SO relaxed and doesn’t make me feel awkward in front of a camera! You won’t regret it!
Michaela T., 3 years ago
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Alicia Konga Photography

5.0

Bellingham, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I grew up in the PNW which means I have a deep love for the dark and moody forests and cold and foggy beaches. When I am not taking photos I spend my time running in the mountains, exploring the PNW with my family and lets be honest… walking the aisles of Target with a coffee in hand.

Alicia second shot a wedding with me and she was such a joy to work with! She is easy going and was so helpful throughout the day. Alicia also has an eye for detail and helped me capture moments I wouldn’t have been able to capture on my own. I would highly recommend her to other photographers looking for a second shooter!
Carley, 2 years ago
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Stokes Del Rio

5.0

Franklin, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,665
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Stokes; I'm so glad you're here! I believe in capturing fleeting moments with intention to tell a story. While I can't define my style as purely documentary or editorial, what I can say is that there's no greater joy for me than preserving moments that turn into timeless memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a vendor in the wedding industry, Stokes is a dream to work with. She is professional, kind, hard working and extremely detail oriented! I love her work and style and how she makes all her clients feel at ease. What a dream to work with Stokes!
Samantha Jay Events, a year ago
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Just Like Honey by Nadine Berns

5.0

Montgomery, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I’m not a posed kinda gal, I believe in capturing you two as you are and telling your story. I believe in approaching my clients as friends and fostering a connection between us to better be able to tell your story. Right from the moment you hire me, I’m there to help you through the whole planning process. Finding outfits that fit yall, helping dream of a location that helps tell your story, and guiding yall through our session. If it’s your wedding, I’m here to help you make your wedding the most you. Be your advocate. I’m in your corner. I know all the best and LGBTQ+ friendly vendors in the business.

Nadine is a gifted photographer. Her photos aren’t just artistic and well executed but also reflect the emotions of the moment. The venue we got married at has difficult, low lighting and Nadine captured the event perfectly. She also recommended our DJ and makeup artist and they were great as well. You won’t be disappointed with Nadine.
Brandi R., 6 months ago
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Moira Grace Photography

5.0

Wake Forest, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hello Friends, my name is Moira and I'm a professional portrait and wedding photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina although I'm available for travel and love meeting new people everywhere! I'm super passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing genuine, candid, and timeless moments. I'm there to capture the joy, laughter, beauty, and raw emotion of your wedding day. I love it when my couples are able to get comfortable enough with me to go with the flow and enjoy themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Moira was the best photographer we could have hoped for! Not only was she flexible in the ever changing craziness of the day, but she made it so fun! We laughed pretty much the whole day through and it literally felt like we were working with a friend. On top of all that, the photos that we’ve received so far are absolutely amazing! She really captured the best parts of the entire day.
Sheila P., 2 years ago
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28 North Photography

5.0

Casselberry, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Love is a wild thing and we believe that we were all created to love and be loved. We don’t mean that end-of-a-movie happily-ever-after-kind of love. What we’re talking about is the love that’s there at your worst. The love that celebrates the little things, and really really celebrates the big things – that is deep, raw, and lasts a lifetime. That’s the love we’re here for and the love we hope to leave traces of everywhere we go. We get to capture that love on display at every event. We can’t wait to meet you soon, hear about your wedding day dreams and leave you with authentic and timeless pictures of your wild love story.

From the first interaction with Joel and Sammy, I just knew they were going to be the perfect photographers for our wedding. Joel and Sammy genuinely got to know not just my husband and I, but our families and friends. They both have such a radiant calm and positive spirit which is so critical on the wedding day. They captured such beautiful genuine moments, they are truly experts at their craft and it shows in their work. The photos they captured will be with us for a lifetime and it was the best decision we made was working with Joel and Sammy. They provided their support, guidance and insight leading up to the wedding and based on my Pinterest board style made me aware of new film photography add-on service they started to offer to capture film/ Vogue style photos and I am in awe over how the photos turned out.
Danielle M., 14 days ago
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Elmwood Images

5.0

Modesto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Elmwood Images specializes in creating a comfortable photography experience that allows each couple’s natural chemistry to shine. With her laid-back demeanor and simple direction, owner and photographer Tessa loves encouraging her clients to explore beyond their comfort zones. Inspired by your unique and quirky personalities, Tessa will deliver beautiful photos that capture your mesmerizing bond in captivating style. With a taste for unscripted moments, Tessa is devoted to making other people happy doing what she loves to do so well.

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Tessa at Elmwood images was amazing to work with. She had so many cute ideas if you are like me and have no idea what you want out of your photos there is no need to worry. She was very professional I highly recommend her.
Kenna B., 3 years ago
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Lili B’s Photography

5.0

Cleveland, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey there, I'm Lili. I have been capturing love stories for the past 8 years. I started out taking friend's and family's senior and family pictures, and eventually that love for photographing turned into documenting wedding days. I'm all about you being yourself and capturing what makes you, you. The quirky, fun, teasing, and weird love that you have. I will be your professional hype woman, third-wheel, dress buttoner, pocket square folder, tear wiper, and everything in between.

I had the opportunity to meet Lili while she was shooting a wedding at our venue. I've worked with many different photographers and she absolutely stands above the rest. She's kind and light-hearted, had everything scheduled wonderfully, and her images were outstanding. I couldn't recommend her more!
Ben C., 3 years ago
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White Desert Photography LLC

5.0

Flagstaff, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Victoria! I have the amazing job of photographing people in love. I'm currently based in Flagstaff, Arizona, and have traveled all my life. I consider myself a true southwest girl. The deserts draw me in & the western sunsets steal my heart. I love being outdoors and seeing a bride and groom in these stunning landscapes steals my breath away. Let's feel the wind in our hair and do some killer dance moves in the desert. I can't wait to meet you and get to know your story! The best way to contact me is through my website, and it takes less than 1 min to reach us!

We couldn’t have been happier with our experience with White Desert Photography. Not only are our pictures stunning, the entire process was seamless. We are so fortunate to have such incredible photos for such an important day of our lives. Side note, we get compliments on our pictures regularly, years later!
Mika and D., a year ago
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Natalie N Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey there! I'm Natalie, a San Francisco based elopement and wedding photographer for couples who want a stress-free wedding celebration. I believe weddings should be focused on you and your partner having a great time. It's your wedding day, you should be enjoying it!

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Natalie was an impressive wedding photographer. She had a lot of great ideas for engagement and first look locations. And when it rained on our wedding day, she was out scouting impromptu first look locations in the rain before our ceremony. We are very pleased with the final product, which included a wide array of shots. She even touched up a few photos after, per our request. Natalie is easy to work with, flexible, and fun! You should book her now!!
Andrea and W., 4 years ago
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Loretta Rodriguez Co

5.0

Middle Village, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

If I had a superpower, it would be celebrating people. I'm my friends' biggest cheerleader and I'll be yours too during this whole process! As a documentary wedding photographer, I focus more on being in the moment and letting you be YOU, by reminding you why you fell in love in the first place.

When you choose Loretta, you’re not just selecting a wedding photographer. You’re making a new friend. Loretta - and her husband Juan - have been such a blessing to us throughout the entire process. From our first zoom meeting where her genuine good & joyful spirit came through the screen, to turning an engagement photoshoot into a fun double date at our favorite pizza place. The person she is truly separates her from anyone else you’ll select for your big day, not to mention she has INCREDIBLE skills with the camera. Both the indoor & outdoor portions of our wedding day have their own specific look and we loved the way she portrayed our beach setting AND the dance floor moments in all her photos. OH ONE MORE THING - our reception ended at 11:30pm on a Sunday. She gave us a “sneak peek” of over 100 photos within 12 hours that we were able to share with all our friends & family the next day! Our wedding day/night was such a blur, yet we were able to relive it the next day in every moment that she captured on camera. If you want outstanding customer service, brilliant professional photography and a lifelong friend, Loretta Rodriguez is the way to go!
Andrew C., 7 months ago
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Joni Bilderback Photography

5.0

Oceanside, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Joni! I've been photographing couples for over 10 years now and I just can't seem to get enough of it! My warm, bubbly personality always seems to keep EVERYONE in good spirits throughout the wedding day! I’m a calming force when things start to get stressful and ready to keep the energy up to dance the night away together! Sometimes wedding days don't go exactly as planned. I’m extremely flexible and prepared to provide expert, judgment-free guidance to help you pivot and get right back to having the time of your life!

Joni is the most talented photographer ever! Her attention to detail is amazing. Every single photo captured was PERFECT. Her edits are so bright and colorful which I was looking for in a photographer. She is the sweetest person and so easy going. We are obsessed with our photos and I couldn't be happier!!
Danielle D., 6 months ago
Samantha Halsey Photography

5.0

Little Rock, AR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I started photography as a second shooter with another local photographer and I fell in love with it. I love every aspect of my job, from meeting new people to editing photos. There truly is nothing better than getting a message from my clients about how happy they are with their images and how much it means to them. I have traveled to Colorado, California, New York, Florida, Alabama-- All over for weddings! I LOVE to travel for my work. So if you like my work, but realize I'm not close by, still reach out and let's talk!

Awarded Best of Zola
Her work speaks for itself - she doesn't just record the moment, she captures the magic. Not only is she amazingly talented, but also completely professional. She arrived at our location early, went above and beyond in spending time getting the perfect shots. I would have been thrilled to pay double what she charged me, she's an excellent photographer!
Daniel Y., a year ago
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3leafphotography

5.0

Lexington, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Classic meets contemporary and vibrant. Although I do all types of shoots, I specialize in wedding photography and all the beauty it has to offer. I prioritize in capturing the essential moments of your wedding to give you cherished memories to look back on for a lifetime.

There are many things I can say about Michaela and 3leafphotography but the most important is how comfortable you can be around her. She is such a kind soul and she will give you the best pictures. She’s a photo wizard and I wouldn’t have anyone else do my pictures. She knows her stuff. If you are looking for someone you can instantly connect with and feel your absolute best, you can trust her to give you that. She is an artist and like I said, I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my pictures. I have all the confidence to tell you that she is who you want!
Shelby T., 4 months ago
Sokol & Co Photo

5.0

Toledo, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Here's what you should know: First, it's pronounced Sokol like 'vocal'. We're Polish... like kraut-and-pierogi-at-every-family-gathering-Polish. Second, we're a husband and wife wedding photography duo that believes it's the little things that make the story come to life. From the knowing glances across a crowded room to the hand squeezes when you're about to walk down the aisle, you can trust us to capture your most romantic, candid moments.

Sav has captured our engagement, wedding, maternity, and family photos so far. Her pure skill and talent are unmatched. She’s professional and so down to earth. Hands down the best investment to hire Sav. The memories she captures are PRICELESS.
Melissa H., 2 months ago
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Sweet Lime Photography

5.0

Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey, how cool of you to pick me. Excellent taste, congratulations. I am not here to bore you with a bunch of flowery language or over-the-top promises. I love to document real moments. Weddings, elopements, couples' shenanigans - you name it, I am here for it. I do this with a healthy dose of humor, a dash of sarcasm and a whole lot of heart. So if you're looking for someone to capture your story in all its imperfect glory, say something, let's make it happen.

We cannot say enough positive things about Sweet Lime Photography! Loy was an absolute pleasure to work with. He suggested ideas that he felt would look great as well as listened to what we wanted to capture.
KIRSTEN and M., 2 years ago
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It Clicks Photo

5.0

Detroit, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey! Hello! What's happening? I'm Erika, owner and lead photographer of It Clicks Photo. I love learning about your love story, how you knew your significant other was the one, and any embarrassing stories you two have endured over time. I'm sure I have a few I feel the need to tell you about, too! I'm a very accepting, down to earth lady who values and appreciates your authentic- straight to the core- self. Capturing your wedding day fills me with life, and makes me feel all butterfly-ish and bubbly inside. Can't wait to meet you both! (PS- I love to travel! There isn't a place I won't go- honestly.)

It Clicks Photo is simply the best! They were one of the first vendors that we picked and it was the easiest choice! The photos are bright, cheery and have a timeless quality to them! Our first meeting with Erika was over Zoom, which was so convenient, and we knew almost immediately that she was the person we wanted to spend our wedding day with! Erika has a bright, calm energy which is what any bride needs on her big day. Sarah was so chill and sweet. Together, Erika and Sara were one stellar duo! We cannot say anough good about them. We received a sneak peek that night and and extended sneak peek before our honeymoon! We were able to request edits, but the pictures were so great, the only edits I really requested were silly things like fixing my worn lipstick! I have so many great things to say, but the pictures are all you need to make a decision! Book them now!
Jessica Willemsen, 2 months ago
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Jose Almeida Photography

5.0

Bushkill, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Weddings are celebrations that are full of emotion and romance all in a highly dynamic environment. Wedding photographs are timeless and irreplaceable so as a photographer, I feel I have a great responsibility at hand. I try my best to work with clients on their needs, provide flexible coverage hours and I work within their budgets. I am drawn to those unguarded candid moments. I attempt to portray an artistic feel that reveals feelings of emotion onto the viewer. Be it a gaze, a beaming smile, tears of joy or a blurred image to depict movement my goal is communication. It is these moments along with many others I feel should be captured.

We were so happy with Jose and Carlos. They were organized, prompt, flexible, and of course fantastic artists. Out pictures are fantastic and perfectly in line with our style preferences. Jose directed us with ease and skill making the photo sessions fun and producing great shots. Also, I have to mention how Jose was super helpful on the wedding day. He even noticed that our wedding had gone MIA and that time was running late so he set up our cake cutting for us.
Shawn P., 9 months ago
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Shaun Baker Photography

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Shaun Baker is San Diego’s Premier Wedding Photographer. Shaun grew up studying film/television and the art of story telling. “I love people and I am fascinated by the way we interact. I love the stories that each of us carry around. That’s what makes us all great. I have a need to capture the individuals raw emotions and give it back in a beautiful way. “When the camera is in my hand, normalcy is the furthest thing from my mind. It is normal for me to be in a tree, on a rooftop, or laying on the ground during a wedding so I am always in the best position to get the most creative shot possible. I'm always striving to exceed expectations.

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My family has always cherished photos, so I placed a lot of importance on hiring an ace-level photographer for our wedding. And the first time I came across Shaun’s photos online I literally gasped out loud at his stunning work. He truly captured the couples’ and guests’ emotions—and he did the same for ours. Shaun and his partner Annie, of course, took the pre-planned photos we had asked for, but the joy was in the unstaged moments they captured. The photos of our mothers hugging with tears in their eyes, of my grandma dancing and whooping with my friends at the reception, of my now-husband kissing my forehead during our first dance…. they captured moments and emotions we didn’t see or realize were happening that day the first time around, and their work is priceless to us. They put our families at ease with their humor and professionalism, and it was fun to watch them come up with creative ways to capture moments, but it never felt intrusive. Shaun and Annie also completed our photo editing in a fraction of the time that was agreed to in the contract, and sweetened the (short) waiting period with a handful of sneak-peek photos, as well as a 10 minute video slideshow of some of the best photos set to music. It was a lovely way to share memories of the day with friends and family who couldn’t make it and wanted to feel a part of the event. We would recommend them to anyone.
Michaela, 2 years ago
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Ilumina Photography

5.0

Hillsboro, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,960
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey hey!! SO STOKED you're here! My name's Lennie! I'm based in Portland, OR but have been documenting engagements + tiny weddings all over the country since 2017. I'm a hardcore introverted enneagram 9 and am obsessed with my doggo, my husband, and all things travel!

Picking a photographer is not an easy task but once I saw Lennie's Instagram and realized she had done one of my favorite family photo shoots of my sister-in-law and her family, I knew it had to be her. After meeting her and going over wedding details I knew there wasn’t a better photographer for us out there. Lennie made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and during our engagement shoot. She had fun games to play that made for the cutest pictures. She is very responsive and quick to answer emails and was willing to do whatever she could to make sure I got everything I needed day of photographed. I truly couldn’t imagine the photos being any better and we’ve only received the sneak peek so far. Even the second shooter was super sweet and friendly. Our photos were the most important thing to us and Lennie exceeded ALL expectations, truly blew them out of the water and we are forever grateful to her and her talent! I'd post our entire engagement and wedding album if I could and I could write a book about how amazing she is!
Carli, 6 months ago
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Brittany Bear Photography

5.0

York, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I mix editorial and documentary style photography for a wedding gallery that feels nostalgic and luxurious. I am here to make the never-shot-before-couple look like they belong in a magazine spread and I will capture candid, living, details and moments on your wedding day that will bring you back to that first touch time and time again. We offer wedding photography and super 8 films.

Booking with Brittany was one the best choices for my husband and I for our wedding and engagement photos. From the beginning, Brittany was very attentive and truly got to know us as a couple. She is so talented at finding the best/creative poses and making you feel comfortable during the process. The editing style of her photos create such a dreamy and moody vibe that look timeless. I am so thankful we got to know Brittany, she is such a caring and friendly person. I will always recommend her to everyone looking to get their photos taken. We are so looking forward to booking with Brittany in the future!
Maddy R., 5 months ago
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Erin Dahlin Photography

5.0

Minneapolis, MN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi all, I’m Erin! I’m a wedding photographer based in Minneapolis but I’m always up for a destination or travel wedding/elopement. I feel my favorite images are always ones that are captured vs manufactured and embracing the true interactions between the couple, their friends and family. I LOVE love and I’ll probably cry at your wedding, all those feels get me.

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I can't imagine anyone better to work with for our wedding pics. Erin effortlessly met our vibe and helped us keep everything calm, cool, and moving right along. She was essential in helping us nail down a timeline that maximized our priorities but also resulted in an incredible variety of photos that perfectly captured the day. We ended up with so many photos we loved that our moms scheduled a day to reminisce on the wedding and go back through the pics together. Everything 10/10, can't recommend enough!
Lisa & D., a year ago
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Larsen Wedding Photography

5.0

Clarksville, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Along with being the owner of Larsen Wedding Photography and the man behind the camera lens for your wedding, I am also a husband, a father of four, and a USMC Veteran. I live off caffeine (Did I mention I have four kids?) and Sour Patch Kids, which means there is a good chance I will show up to your wedding with a Redbull in hand! My path into photography started when my wife brought me along as her second shooter and has grown into me taking over photographing weddings with her, occasionally, second shooting for me.

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I can’t say enough wonderful things about my wedding photo shoot. The professionalism and the making sure we had what we wanted was on point. So patient with me and my bride during a very chaotic day. He made sure that everything was covered before he lady for the evening and the sneak peek of our photos has left us in a world of excitement for what is to come with the rest. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a their wedding day to be captured in every perfect way.
Deetra Q., 8 months ago
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Shine Photo Arizona

5.0

Yuma, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Shine Photo Arizona , I was only 15 the first time I picked up a camera and started shooting just for fun. That was thirteen years ago and since then it's grown from my hobby, to my passion to my career. I opened Shine Photo in 2020 just before the pandemic and I haven't stopped shooting since.

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Ashley is one of the kindest people you'll meet. She has such a heart for telling your story authentically! She is always growing and evolving in the realm of photography - consistently pushing herself to create the best work for you your loved ones. Inviting her into your one-of-a-kind moments is something you won't regret. She has such a calm demeanor that allows for you to be yourself in front of the camera!
Abigail Hochuli, 9 months ago
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Mary Lewis Photography

5.0

Folsom, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,995
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Located in Sacramento, California, Mary Lewis Photography is a company that specializes in documentary wedding and lifestyle photography in the Northern California regions. Serving Tahoe, Sacramento, Yosemite and Beyond. Mary Lewis Photography is available for travel nationwide. Owner and photographer, Mary believes in capturing much more than photos, but timeless and emotive images you feel in your bones. She combines your personalities and story to co-create a meaningful environment that captures true connection and heirloom moments. Ready to start your journey with her? Inquire today and let's create some beautiful memories!

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Mary Lewis was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She was super intentional about getting to know us ahead of time so we didn't feel like strangers when the date came. Prior to our vow renewal, she was available as a resource for vendors and ideas. Then when the day came, she stepped in and helped us bring our event to life in every way! She truly understood what we were going for, and delivered flawlessly. She is so joyful, down to earth and kind. We were so grateful she was there to capture every detail for us!
Danielle R., 3 years ago
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Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $11,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

We are blessed to photography many weddings & events around the world. We've had the honor to photograph many celebs as well. All our clients are a blessing & we know it’s an honor to be chosen to photograph their memorable event. We are grateful to all who has given us the privilege to work with them. We strive to tell our couple’s story & reflect their energy in each photograph. Like Elton John & Bernie Taupin, we work in two rooms: Bob is the principal photographer & handles all the logistics of our shoots. Dawn completes our vision by editing photos & making each image sing, then designs a fine art book to encapsulate the each story.

Hands down the most professional and creative photographers ever. I would only refer them as they are masters behind the lens.
Justin Jacboson, 3 years ago
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Savanna Sturkie Photo

5.0

Atlanta, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm Savanna, a wedding photographer who specializes in non-traditional and laid-back days. My work is documentary style, and it is my intention that your photos allow you to feel exactly how you did when they were taken, years later.

Savanna is amazing! It's so easy to connect and bond with her, right off the bat—she makes you feel instantly at ease. Additionally, her photography truly makes you feel transported back in time (a thing many photographers strive for, but Savanna truly achieves) to the day the photo was created. You won't regret having her along on your wedding day!
Caitlin Cooper, 3 years ago
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Kansla Photography

5.0

Nashua, NH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm not here for insta-worthy moments. I'm going to capture the wind in your hair and sand on your feet. I will photograph you dancing in the pouring rain and laughing at the cake you just smashed in your partner's face. Life is messy and beautiful, joyful and sentimental. I don't believe in perfection, but I do believe in perfect for you.

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Anton and Natalie were absolutely amazing to work with! I was stuck on making a wedding timeline and they took right over and sent me one to get me started! Communication leading up to the big day was frequent and helpful. On the big day, Natalie went above and beyond, holding my train, holding my drink, and stepping in and buttoning my dress when my mother wasn't able. I will forever be grateful for all of the extra things she helped with that day. The photos were excellent and had their artistic touch that makes them unique and standout photographers. They definitely have a long and successful career ahead of them.
Andrea Mack C., 7 months ago
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Gartsueva Photography

5.0

Reno, NV
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I`m Anna, based in Reno, NV and I would love to travel to you! Instead of bragging about how amazing I am as a photographer and how long I've been clicking that button, I'll let my work do the talking! Let's skip that part and get to know each other on a more personal level. I'm totally into psychology, animals, people, traveling, and unleashing my creativity (and my fiancé sometimes, haha). Oh, and I absolutely love capturing people just being themselves and showing their love for each other in every possible way. It may sound cliché, but there's something magical about freezing those one-of-a-kind moments with my camera that keeps me going.

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Amazing images, edited super quick. Amazing amazing amazing
Blumenhaus Florist, 10 months ago
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Gypsy Tales Photo

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

HI! I am Anastasia (she/her), your Northern California elopement and wedding photographer and so much more. My passion for photography began when I was a child. It started as a hobby when I fell in love with photographing families and babies. Over the years I realized I adore documenting couples, in all stages of their relationships. I know they say we should specialize in one type of photography, but I am not sure I can ever do that. I love to create and I get bored with only doing one thing.

Anastasia was simply amazing to work with. She values her customers and she absolutely takes pride in her work. Anastasia was communicative with us from beginning to end and we valued Anastasia’s honest and knowledgable feedback about our venues (we ultimately dodged a bullet with our first selected venue). We were highly impressed that she provided us our sample gallery in record time! And we received our full gallery in the promised timeframe. We hope to do a couples session with her when we return the Monterey area!
Michelle, 10 months ago
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Rae Ann Photo LLC

5.0

East Calais, VT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm here to capture your intimate moments in big landscapes! When you go on a trip and finally see the mountains you've been dying to see does it fill you with awe? Do you get a little emotional? I know I do! Landscapes really put it into perspective how big the world is and how it's humbling to be able to be a part of this earth - living, growing and loving it. If you feel similarly then I know you care about it as much as I do. I would be so honored to revel in landscapes with you on your wedding day!

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I worked with Rae Ann Photo this past December on a styled shoot and she was wonderful. Her photos were absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to work with her again soon on some weddings!
Emily, 2 years ago
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Olive & Oak Photography

5.0

Chambersburg, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi friend! Grace here. I’m from a small town in south-central PA, where I was raised on the great outdoors, drive-in movies, & board games. My husband is my best friend & we have an adorable toddler keeping us on our toes! We're all about Jesus, our people, traveling, coffee shops & our two Aussies. I’m a big advocate of seeing new places, deep talks under the stars & being near the mountains any chance I can get. I believe that marriage begins with a promise & a lifetime of memories follow after that. My clients are my friends & I feel privileged to begin this adventure with you!

Booking Grace was the best thing we did for our September 30th wedding (besides getting married of course). We connected instantly... and that is speaking on her bubbly, comforting, and caring personality. My husband and I have never been in front of a lens prior to engagement photos & our wedding, and after seeing our photos you would think we were SUPER MODELS (not kidding). Her work is absolutely breath taking, 99% of my wedding photos look like they came straight out of a magazine... the other 1% she caught some of the BEST, hysterical, memories that came from lots of alcohol, pizza, and the dance floor which we are very grateful for. I rate her and the team she brought 20/10 and will be booking her again, and again, and again for all major life events we want pictured forever. BOOK HER NOW!
Kelsey E., 5 months ago
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Kaitlin Jude Photography

5.0

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am an intimate wedding photographer based out of my home state, the Mitten. To sum it up, I'm laid back, chill, and ready to hang out. I call myself an intimate wedding photographer because I work best with couples who want a smaller, more close-knit feel to their wedding day and because I offer my clients a sense of familiarity, and comfortability and help them feel relaxed and ready for the day ahead. By the end-we're great friends! My hope with every session I have is that you'll find not only the pictures beautiful but the shared experience one to remember as well.

My husband and I had the greatest experience working with Kaitlin, I cannot say enough good things about her! We both are not super comfortable being in front of the camera and she made the entire experience so comfortable for us and so fun! She brought the best vibes to our day and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer and wedding day hype girl! I am so lucky to have found her and we would love to work with her again!! I know booking with a vendor that you never met before can be stressful but Kaitlin made us feel so at ease and comfortable. Her portfolio really speaks for itself. She does amazing work and we LOVE how the pictures turned out as well! She just captured the day so perfectly! We highly recommend working with Kaitlin for your big day!
Erin S., 5 months ago
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Christine Tustin Photography

5.0

Berlin, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,300
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Mid-atlantic + Eastern Shore documentary style wedding and elopement photographer. Here for the rock-n-rollers, the-down-to-earth, the bring-the-funk-crew, the stay-at-home-with-my-cat kinda people. Hey, I like dog-people too. Whatever your rhythm, we're all just here for a good time. 10% of the profits from wedding packages are donated to RAINN.

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Christine is amazing! I was looking for a photographer for my wedding who’s work had more contrast than a lot of the light and airy photos I’ve seen lately and Christine definitely delivered! She’s super sweet and easy to work with (even doing our engagement pictures when she was super pregnant)! She did such a great job of scouting locations to take photos for our downtown San Diego wedding and we love that we have pictures in different spots around our venue. She also spent time talking through different dynamics with families for wedding pictures so we could get all the combos we needed without awkwardness of certain family members not getting along. I cannot recommend working with Christine enough! Hire her- you won’t regret it!!
Allison, 3 years ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography

5.0

Draper, UT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

My name is Cecilia but you can call me Cece. I'm so happy you are here. I'm married to the love of my life and together we have three rambunctious little boys. I'm based in Utah and I LOVE traveling. If your wedding is out of state I would love to come to you. I have always found joy in taking photos. It wasn't until I got pregnant with my first child that I developed a strong passion for photography. When I'm not taking pictures I enjoy exercising, reading books, and hanging out with my family & friends

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Cecilia captured our wedding day at Brighton Resort in the mountains. She was so personable and really got to know my fiance and I. She listened to what we wanted and delivered plus so much more! She was even dancing on the dance floor to drum up excitement and capture our friends' energy. I would book her again 10 times over! Best decision!
Martina G., a year ago
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Dear Heart Film + Portraits

5.0

Princeton, NJ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I created Dear Heart Film + Portraits in college when I realized just how much I love photographing other people. It started with fun-loving seniors and now has developed into capturing adventurous couples who are so unashamedly in love.

Shelby was absolutely amazing! From the beginning, she was organized, professional, and made us so incredibly comfortable. Her photos are amazing compositionally, and she was great at directing us to get the best shots. We chose her because her photos have a natural vibe and warm tone. We knew we could rely on her to capture the day perfectly. So happy we chose her, highly recommend!
Lyndsey S., a month ago
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Photography By Orlando

5.0

Verona, NJ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Photography by Orlando is one of the premiere wedding photography studios in the world. Orlando is an international award winning photographer. Being married for 12 years and having two children Owen who is 12 and Olivia who is 8. I know incredible it is to look back at our wedding images and relive how the day unfolded with our children. It really shows you how powerful and important photography is! We will document your day in the most unique way possible, always unobtrusive and low key! Working with our team will ensure imagery that you and your family will cherish for years and generations to come.

Orlando and his team are the best of the best! If you are looking for a chill and stress free wedding day, book Orlando! Before booking Orlando and his team, we saw them in action at many weddings and knew they were the best match for us! They are super lively, energetic, and professional! We have recommended them to everyone we know because of the great experience we’ve had! Our photos were sent to us in less than two weeks and they were breathtaking! We have gotten so many compliments!! We love Orlando and his team and we cannot wait to work with them again!
Desarae Orgo, 2 months ago
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Isabella Chimes Photography

5.0

West Tisbury, MA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am a wedding & lifestyle photographer who’s work is from a place of lifelong love for my camera. I create work that is rooted in authentic moments, emotion and documentary style vignettes to tell the story of the day. Based on Martha’s Vineyard (but always ready to travel!!) This island has formed my everyday inspiration which is filled with time by the ocean whether beach dinners or a winter walk, summer sunsets with my people, and time in nature. It has helped me find my individual and artistic voice before stepping into photographing weddings.

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I worked with Bella three times this past season and I was beyond impressed! She showed up early to get all the detail shots and captured so many beautiful candid moments. My clients were extremely happy with the photos and her entire process.
Sandy Brooks, a year ago
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Rick Lash Photography

5.0

Crompond, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

When you hire Rick Lash Photography, you're hiring me, Rick. I've been a professional wedding photographer since 2012 and I still love what I do more than I did the day before. I'm here to make your wedding day better. How do I do this? By being thoughtful, professional, and precise. What's this mean? I'm going to walk through your day several times with you before we get there. We're going to plan how I should capture it without getting in your way. I want you to enjoy your day as much as possible while I'm able to fulfill my role to the best of my abilities. I'm also here to make your memories better. That's what my photography is for.

Rick is an amazing photographer who has shot at our venue numerous times. He a true professional and we have gotten so many compliments on the photos of his that we use in our marketing and on our website. Ricks quality is stunning and the shots he gets are nothing less than magical. We highly recommend him for your event!
Nicole @Garnet Hill Lodge, 5 months ago
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Amanda Proudfit Photography

5.0

Evergreen, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Amanda Proudfit. I love the outdoors in all seasons, my dog, filling up disposable film cameras, and a good doughnut every now and then. I am a Colorado & California based wedding photographer available to shoot throughout the US and worldwide. I am so honored when couples choose to have me document their wedding day. I enjoy every aspect of it- all the love, family & friends coming together, traditions, food, and endless good times. Creating timeless memories of these moments is so fulfilling to me and I'd love to help you tell your story.

Amanda is such an amazing photographer. Our wedding photos are beautiful, bright, and filled with so much happiness. She was very easy to work with, from the beginning (booking our date) to the end (delivering our photos, with an easy download link), not to mention her website is beautiful! Amanda took both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. She made taking all of our (thousands of) photos feel so easy. While taking our engagements she would ask my husband and I cute questions, or say quirky things that would just bring out our smiles, and I never felt more comfortable getting my picture taken. She has an eye for beautiful shots. We got married at a gorgeous lake, with a mountain backdrop, and I figured we wouldn't be able to capture the beauty of all of it. She proved me wrong and did it over and over again! Amanda is an amazing person, artist, and professional! WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH OUR PHOTOS!!
Bryan and J., 4 years ago
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Wild Heart Weddings

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I Am An Elopement And Intimate Wedding Photographer. I have a passion for capturing the raw emotion and beauty of my couple’s special day. My approach is all about telling your unique love story through timeless, candid images. As an Elopement and Intimate Wedding photographer, I believe that the photos of your big day should reflect your personalities and the love you share. I’m lucky enough to live in two of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world – Chicago and Toronto. But my love for photography has taken me around the globe, and I’m always excited to explore new destinations and meet new couples.

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Such a delight to work with Saumya! We did a fall couple photoshoot. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, other than a quick photoshoot during our wedding, we hadn't done photos as a couple before. My partner is camera-shy and she made sure we both felt comfortable to be ourselves during the shoot. She is very attentive to your vision for the shoot, and creates a warm environment where the shoot feels like fun. Our pictures turned out great!
Akila, 10 months ago
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Paige Kowal Photography

5.0

Lemoyne, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Paige Kowal Photography offers wedding, elopement, engagement, lifestyle, family, newborn, & brand photography. We work closely with clients from Harrisburg to Philadelphia & beyond - including destination weddings. Paige has always had an eye for design. As a child, she would bring her ideas to life through fashion design sketches & dream-home floor plans, & she collected clippings from advertisements. Always with a camera in hand & an old nostalgic soul, Paige treasures the value of a photo - a moment held in time, passed down for generations.

Paige is amazing! We are so glad we went with her after seeing some of her work. We will be using her for all photography needs from here on out. She pays attention to detail, listens to what we were looking for and delivered even better.
Gabrielle M., 3 years ago
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Hailey Aitkins Photography

5.0

Fircrest, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I got my first digital camera at 13 and spent the afternoons capturing flowers in our backyard; ever since it's been my dream to have my own photography business. Photography and writing were the two ways I expressed myself and were their own kind of therapy for me. And now, I use photography as a type of therapy for my clients. I believe there is a power in the vulnerability of being and feeling seen. So, photography is my tool to help others feel truly seen and celebrated. It's so important to make everyone feel this way, especially on their elopement/wedding day :)

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Hailey and I met at a retreat where I had the opportunity to get to know her working style + art + personality. What you need to know about Hailey, beyond her incredibly crafted images, is that she is a kind, gentle, and intuitive human. Hailey has a remarkable ability to listen + to discern the needs of those around her. She takes the time and has the care to get to know her subjects in a way that allows them to truly feel seen. I believe that Hailey uses this vulnerability superpower to create the beautiful images you see in her portfolio. When you hire Hailey you will be left in awe at not only the photographs you recieve but also the beautiful impression she leaves on you heart.
Jessica Mertz, 3 years ago
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Shaya Oliver Photography

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey guys! My name is Shaya and I have been an Elopement & Wedding Photographer for about 3 years & have lived in the Orlando area for the past 8 years. I love to find new jaw-dropping places for my couples and see the beauty that this sunshine state has to offer. If I'm not editing away at my apartment, I am usually at a coffee shop catching up with friends, taking my yorkies Lily and Tripp on a long walk, or traveling trying to find a new trail to hike. I am a recent newlywed so I know exactly what you're going through with wedding planning and I am so happy to help out all of my amazing Clients as much as possible!

Shaya took my graduation photos, my wedding photos, and now my sister is looking to book both sessions with Shaya as well! Her professionalism and kindness drew me to her and has kept me coming back to her! She is a great photographer and communicator. I would definitely recommend Shaya.
Emily & M., 5 months ago
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April Ellis Photography

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I love my work so much because each day I’m reminded that capturing a moment in time reveals how rich our lives and our world truly is! I’m a romantic who genuinely cares about hearing all the details of your unique love story, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a joyous day. From capturing your beautiful and unique details, to your heart-felt emotions, I strive to preserve the true essence of each individual and each moment. I can’t pause time, but my goal is to tell your love story, and create timeless images that will have you reliving those precious moments of your special day for years to come.

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I highly recommend April Griffin Photography for your wedding! She is an incredible photographer with years of experience in photography! She will listen to your needs and wants and is amazing at capturing the emotions of your big day! You won’t be disappointed!
Flowers by Christy Joy, 2 years ago
Amanda Caitlin Photography

5.0

Fontana, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi there! My name is Amanda and I am a lifetime photographer based in Fontana, California. By lifetime, I mean I am here to capture those milestones in your life, no matter how big or “small”! A little about me… I am a full-time Elementary School Counselor in Orange County. I am married to the sweetest and most supportive man I have ever known, Jake. We started dating in college and now have three furbabies. They are named Mini (Dachshund), Oatmeal (Dachshund), and Steven (Great Dane). Yes, you read that correctly and yes, it is as crazy and funny as you can imagine, haha!

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Amanda was such a joy to work with! She did our engagement shoot and our wedding; she was kind, patient, and thoughtful. Her photography and editing skills are also incredible; highly recommend her!
Angelina and S., a year ago
Ambient Rose Photography LLC

5.0

Tucson, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey y’all! You can call me Lyss, Lyssa, the wild woman with the clunky camera.. whatever floats your boat. You’re here for one reason and one reason only, to see if we are a good fit for your special day. Whether that day is hiking in mother nature with your partner or taking a deep dive into a self-love journey with boudoir (even as a couple), I. AM. HERE. FOR. IT! I’ve been in business since 2019 and am profoundly in love with love. I pride myself on creating an adventurous experience for the madly in love & capturing your candid intimacy.

Alyssa was one of my photographers for my wedding in February and I honestly could not have asked for a better person to be there for my big day. She has a calming presence and is so kind and patient. Wedding days can be so stressful but having Alyssa as not only a photographer but a friend was so great and really made the day so much more memorable. Not to mention her photos and style is absolutely stunning. She is so fun and delivers the most magical, beautiful photos. 10/10 recommend!!!
Sydney Grow, 2 years ago
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Nichole Babiez Photography

5.0

Mundelein, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am a midwesterner, born and raised in the burbs north of Chicago who strives to capture moments that are gone in a second, impossible to reproduce, but with the help of an artist touch, can last a lifetime. I'm here to connect with you, listen to you, create with you, and provide a stress-free, comfortable atmosphere from start to finish. 3 things about myself, I have 3 dogs (yes, its crazy LOL), I am in loveee with Target, and coffee and mango froyo are my love languages.

I don't even know where to begin......I found Nichole on good old Facebook. Right from the first point of contact she was just so easy to reach and she responded so quickly which is like the most important thing for a vendor when you're trying to plan a wedding. After our first phone conversation I knew I wanted her to be our photographer! We met in person for the first time for our engagement photos in January 2021 and it was like instant best friends. She knew how to make us laugh, it never got awkward, and the pictures turned out phenomenal! Next step was helping to outline the day of our wedding with pictures. She was really helpful in guiding our timeline of photos and making sure we were including all the photos we want. Helped with my stress levels. Then it was finally wedding day! Nichole is a rockstar!! My bridesmaids were even raving about her the next day! She knows how to make a bride feel less stressed on her wedding day! Nichole got all the photos we wanted and more. I still look at our wedding photos on a daily basis! Nichole is the absolute best photographer you could have! BOOK HER NOW!
Paisley R., 3 years ago
Liz Erban Photo

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

We have enough stress in our everyday lives, and I refuse to add any more of it into yours. That's why I do everything I can to make your photography experience as stress-free as possible. This means answering your emails quickly, freely sharing all of my knowledge & expertise with you, and walking alongside you throughout your entire planning process.

I've been recommending and working with Liz personally for my company's branding (I am a wedding planner) as well as with our mutual wedding couples. She is not only a talented photographer but her ability to put couples at ease in front of the lens, show true and candid emotion through her work, and her promptness in communication are some of the many highlights of working with Liz. I can easily jump into a laidback conversation as equally as we can discuss business - the kind of friend and professional you want on your wedding dream team! I have nothing but amazing things to say about Liz and her work - truly an up and coming gem!
Nicole George, 4 years ago
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Amy Zumwalt Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hello there! I’m Amy. My roots are here in the PNW, (Edmonds, Washington to be exact) but I spent most of my life in Texas waiting for the day when I could move my family home to the northwest. I have 5 sons (yep, 5!) and have to pinch myself when I think about my amazing family and this career that has taken my husband and I all over the world. I value experience and relationships over material things, and work mostly with couples who are planning smaller weddings or elopements. After 12 years and 300+ weddings, I’ve learned that connection and authenticity are essential to who I am, and the way that I work.

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I work in the creative industry and know lots of photographers. For our wedding and annual family portraits, we have only hired Amy.
Jason, 3 years ago
Alice Tran Photography

5.0

Alexandria, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I am so Happy you are here! My name is Alice and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia - Maryland - Washington D.C. areas. To me, it has been a privilege to be able to connect with everyone that I had a chance to photograph. My goal is to capture those raw, honest, and authentic emotions so that twenty years from now, you can look back on these photos and still remember exactly how that moment felt. I hope we share the same goal and that I am the photographer you are looking for.

Hiring Alice as our wedding photographer was one of our best planning decisions we made! From our first call with her we knew she fit our personalities so well and would capture the emotions and colors of a traditional Indian wedding better than anyone else could. She was by my side every step of the way on the wedding day and truly made the day brighter with her smile and capturing my quirky personality! I cannot wait to work with her again.
Karishma T., a month ago
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Olivia Smartt Photography

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Want a trusted, unobtrusive, thoughtful pro photographer friend on your wedding day? Someone to capture the way the wedding FEELS as well as it looks. A little direction during portrait time, a little leadership during family portraits, and near invisibility all other times? I think you’re onto something. I’m in. What's exciting? What’s important? What's confusing? Let’s sit down for a discovery meeting and I’ll ask, listen, lay out options, and share suggestions. I want to learn about you. I'm on your team 100% before, during, and after your wedding. Bonus: I've shot 400+ practice weddings before yours and I absolutely LOVE what I do!

Olivia was incredible!!! The preparation leading up to our wedding was so easy and Olivia really took the time to get to know us and learn what moments we didn’t want her to miss during our wedding. We didn’t need to worry about a thing on our big day. She was very organized and allowed me and Josh to enjoy the day with full confidence she was snapping all the right pics! We also got them back in record time! Only two weeks after the wedding! We would highly recommend Olivia if you are looking for a photographer who is professional, fun, easy going and super talented!
Christina & J., 2 years ago
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Brizzy Rose and Emma

5.0

Louisville, KY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Best friend Wedding and Lifestyle Photographers based in Louisville, Kentucky, but capturing stories worldwide! Together, we strive to deliver an inclusive, comfortable, and empowering experience—whichever route you choose to go. Our mission is simple; We welcome everyone. We are here to tell your story, and if you’re still trying to figure out what that is… we are here to help.

Brizzy Rose and Emma were personable, professional, and creative. They delivered beautiful photographs that were both unique and timeless. We will cherish our photos they gave us forever! Highly recommend their work for weddings or any other event that you want to memorialize.
Caroline and R., 3 years ago
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Here Today Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I’m Natalie, a Portland, Oregon wedding photographer. My passion is telling real stories, and I’ve been documenting weddings and families for over a decade. I’m here to photograph ear-to-ear smiles, tight bear hugs, wild dance moves, and all of the fleeting moments that show us just how hard humans love one another. In the over four-hundred weddings I’ve documented, I’ve come to realize one thing: we hold onto memories and cherish photos because they allow us to remember a time when we were enveloped with a special kind of love.

I am so grateful to have had the pleasure to work with Natalie twice! The first time I met her she photographed my friend's wedding in Hood River and when I saw the wedding photos it truly felt like the representation of that day. filled with joy and love. After searching endlessly for a photographer i was recommended to Natalie twice and when we got to speak she asked such intentional questions about our love story, what photography means to us, and photos that mean so much to us. the conversation moved me and i knew i wanted a photographer that could capture the emotion and joy of that day.. and she was sure she did. She understood we didn't really want overly styled/editorial photos and wanted more time to spend with our loved ones. Our French-Mexican wedding was beautiful and I'm so grateful that Natalie captured such beautiful moments. She was a joy to work with and I hope we get to work with each other for other life events in the future.
Martha S., 8 months ago
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D360 Photography & Videography LLC.

5.0

New Castle, DE
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

My name is Derrica and I’m 31 years old. Photography has been my passion since a child. Some days I still can't believe that I get to do this as my job. Photographs have the incredible power to make me feel happy, excited, reflective, proud, thankful, peaceful, and an abundance of love. I see something beautiful in everything and everyone. With a photojournalistic approach, my style reflects all of the emotions that your wedding day will bestow upon you and your loved ones. I love what I do and with my confidence and creativity, I’m sure you will too!

„Thank you for the amazing pictures and the time we spend together. You did an amazing job!!! And although Vincent and I were pretty nervous, you handled us so good that it was easy and relaxing for us. You have an fantastic eye for the right scene and place. Furthermore you are a great and lovely person and we will recommend you wherever we can.“
Angelica H., 2 years ago
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Lauren Pippin Photography

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I love exploring the world! THAT is why I love capturing love stories from all parts of the earth. I was living in New Zealand for a few years when I met my husband, Tyler. He shares the same love of wild adventure as I do. Together we have taken roadies through NZ, Australia, Indonesia, West Papua, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea. We have been married for almost three years now and live in Denver together in a little apartment. You can find us flipping vans into campers, bargain hunting at the local thrift store, or literally anywhere in the mountains on the weekend.

We're beyond grateful for Lauren Pippin, who brilliantly captured both our engagement and wedding in Colorado this September. Lauren is a true artist, her creativity shining in every frame, turning moments into timeless memories. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. Lauren's infectious energy put everyone at ease, resulting in genuine, heartfelt moments beautifully documented. The way she weaves our love story through her lens is truly special. For unmatched talent, creativity, and professionalism, Lauren Pippin is the photographer you're looking for. Thank you, Lauren, for making our special moments unforgettable.
Stephanie G., 4 months ago
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Karen Obrist Photography

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hello there! I’m Karen, a wedding and portrait photographer based out of New York. I love photographing LOVE! Connections. The places we go, the people we meet, and the experiences we have along the way are what we remember most in life. I have a passion for traveling and exploring the world, and my life is filled with a lot of laughter, incredible food and wine, and photo adventures with clients turned friends.Memories are such a vivid representation of our lives and capturing the spirit of each couple, family or individual in that sliver of time is an opportunity I am very proud to call my work.

Karen is absolutely wonderful. She is super talented and has a unique gift of capturing precious and candid moments. Moreover, she is the sweetest person and a true professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone!
Olha B., 3 years ago
Thistle and Ivory Photography

5.0

Hendersonville, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hiya! I'm Courtney! I'm not your average photographer. I'm something so much more than that. From the moment you step out of your car and greet me to the moment you get back in your car and drive home, I'm there with you cheering you on, telling you how GORGEOUS you look, and making all those weird cute baby noises at your little one. I'm the one who stays up all night to make sure you get those images just in time to send out Christmas cards.

Thistle and Ivory was AMAZING to work with from start to finish. Courtney is very easy to talk to and she really tries to incorporate all your ideas for your big day! She has done my engagements, bridals and my wedding and I will use her for future photos as well. She gave me almost 100 photos to sneak peak before we even arrived to our honeymoon! I really can’t say enough good things with her passion and quality of her work!
Danielle V., 2 years ago
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Juniper Woods Photography LLC

5.0

Washington, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hey! I'm Christina- an elopement + intimate wedding photographer based in Michigan and travel worldwide. If you're looking for the traditional wedding photographer- you won't find that here. An adventurous spirit and a sucker for true love. I yearn to capture those wildly intimate moments for ALL couples. I'm here for the wild souls, the madly in love, those who romanticize the world around them. Capturing honest love in the most beautiful places on the planet is what fuels my fire. If you are seeking cinematic, documentary style art- you're in the right place.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have worked with Christina many times for our pictures and I promise you, we won’t go anywhere else ever again! The first time we did pictures with Christina she made us feel SO comfortable and she was so professional guiding us on what poses to do (because we had no idea), you feel like you’ve known her your entire life right when you first meet her. If you want absolutely stunning pictures, and a fantastic experience Christina of Juniper woods is the way to go, I cannot recommend her enough!
Stephanie and C., 2 years ago
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Rebecca Milam Photography

5.0

Windsor, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi!! I am a momma, wife and full time wedding photographer! I absolutely love love and I am always beyond thankful to get to document your most special days! I am passionate about people and I work very hard to make sure every person I cross paths with feels loved, valued and I will always be the one to hype you up from behind the camera!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I wanted to have a fun, easy wedding day and beautiful photos to commemorate all of the time with our loved ones. Rebecca was timely, communicative, kind, and well-humored. She rolled with the punches when our wedding party went rogue, and helped to make the most of the time we contracted her for. She was so fast with our photo sneak peeks, and we can’t wait to see more of the photos and get prints of them for our house! Do yourself a favor, hire Rebecca to help make your wedding feel chill and fun, and to take photos that feel genuine and lovely.
Hattie R., 8 months ago
Susanna Brogan Photo

5.0

Chewelah, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

I'm here for the raw, real, and candid moments; the in-between moments, and nostalgic moments. My passion for photography comes from a deep-rooted love for storytelling and human connection - love stories are my favorite;)

Awarded Best of Zola
Susanna is an incredible photographer and is very intentional with her clients. Her work is even more amazing! She's so sweet and kind hearted, 10/10 recommend!
Valerie M., 2 years ago
Tricia Michael Photography

5.0

Raeford, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Tricia! A candid loving photojournalist who shares a love for all things outdoors. I enjoy working alongside other adventure seeking romantics who value good views, beautiful art and real moments. My home cities are located in the Carolinas & Greece but I travel all over the world for intimate love stories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tricia is an amazing wedding photographer! As a wedding photographer myself, I have had the opportunity to work with her multiple times, as well as see her in action from a bridesmaids' perspective in a friend's wedding! :) She is professional, so sweet and kind, and simply a joy to have around on your wedding day!
Kevyn Dixon Photography, a year ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Santa Barbara, CA?

A Santa Barbara, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Santa Barbara, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Santa Barbara, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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